Whoooott!! The Bionic Project has surpassed it’s first fundraising goal of $30,000!
This means we are now starting the stage 2 fundraising for the refinement of design and prototyping.
Crossing the line on this fundraising goal is in very large part thanks to two super generous donations made in the last week of $1000 and $2900 respectively. It’s so amazing and super humbling to realise how much people believe in this project and its importance to the trans community.
The timing of this also happens to coincide with both Colorado University and Denver University wrapping up their work on the project. Colorado University have just done their final presentation, so I’ll give you an update on that now, and then, in a few weeks when Denver University wraps up, I’ll give you a second update on their progress.
As I already mentioned in a past article, the project has now been broken up into the Bionic Basic and the Bionic Deluxe. Colorado University have been working on the Bionic Basic* which is a manually actuated hydraulic system whereas Denver University are working on the Bionic Deluxe*, which is an electronically actuated pneumatic system with touch sensing capabilities.
*Patent pending
I can’t give too much away at the moment in terms of the specifics of the mechanisms, but I can show you a stylized version of the hydraulic components of the Bionic Basic.
Admittedly it looks like something straight out of an Austin Powers movie, but let me talk you through it…
In flaccid state there will be a small amount of liquid in the shaft to allow it to feel like a natural flaccid penis. The rest of the liquid will be contained under pressure in the testicles.
When the valve is pushed (just once) fluid will slowly release from the testicles into the shaft. Once a full erection has been achieved the valve can be locked off, though thanks to the laws of physics and the fact that the pressures moving from one chamber into another are non linear, you don’t actually have to lock off the device in order to maintain an erection.
A containment sleeve around the shaft minimises widthways expansion and forces most of the expansion lengthways. To go back to flaccid state, the shaft is squeezed to force liquid back into the testicles and the valve locked off.
These hydraulic components will be embedded into the prosthetic that will also include the stand to pee cup, urethra, stimulation nub and ejaculation/lubrication reservoir.
A color interchangeable aesthetic “sock” will then dress the prosthetic to give it its final realistic look. In flaccid state, the shaft will have some folds/wrinkles and a foreskin. In erect state this “skin” will stretch and the foreskin will pull back from the glans. This is to allow for the skin to be able to be able to slide back and forth over the shaft, giving it a very natural feel.
In terms of attachment, this device will work similarly to the Joystick. A loop in the underwear will wrap around the scrotum and hold the device in place during sexual activity. During everyday wear, it can be worn just like the EZP in regular underwear.
So there you have it! Expect another update on the Bionic Deluxe in early June once Denver University wraps up as well. One thing is very clear and that is that production is still quite a ways off for both products. As I already mentioned in this update, I will most likely run this project again this coming August for new groups to take what these guys have done and continue to refine it. Ah, if only money were no object but I’m definitely very happy with the progress we are making within the limitations we have. Where there’s a willy there’s a way!
And thank you so much to all of you who have donated to this project so far! We couldn’t have come this far without you!
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That’s awesome we are getting close sadly I may not be able to wear this because I’m having metoidplasty soon…There’s still no way for us to wear this?
Good work. So, as of right now, there will be no way to attach it to the body? Is this still in the plans for the future?
We are still looking into the magnetic attachment method for the Bionic Deluxe but not the Bionic Basic.
Sweet! So, will the basic work for bigger people and will underwear options be available for bigger people? Thank you for all your work on this.
Just like natal guys who are bigger have issues being able to stand to pee, bigger trans guys will have more difficultly using it just due to the inherent anatomical challenge of being big between the legs and of belly covering genitals. I have also added larger sizes to this next batch of underwear that should be arriving this week.
Can not wait until it become available. You will change so many lives.
I hope you guys do figure out the magnetic attachment or some other way to attach the deluxe as that’s the main reason I wanted this product. Nice work so far.
What happened to the idea of long-term attachment (that you compared with cochlear implant) ? Is it for the deluxe version only or just totally forgotten ?
Yes exactly. We’re still exploring this for the deluxe version.
This is going to be life changing for so many guys. this fills me with hope like you wouldnt believe. im so excited to see where this project goes.
I hope there’s another version of it that will be without the foreskin, or maybe be there will be a way to do so yourself. You get to choose you know. I would really love to have one that is circumcised.
Great work. Thanks
Because we want the skin to feel as natural as possible, there needs to be more skin than shaft so that it can slide back and forth. Having a foreskin is an ideal way to achieve this.
Awesome progress!
I was wondering what exactly you mean by: “During everyday wear, it can be worn just like the EZP in regular underwear.”
The EZP is not usually worn in a natural position due to its rigid shape, but I suppose the bionic would just sit/hang there as it naturally would?
Yes, by that I mean it can be packed in just regular underwear and doesn’t have to have the loop around the testicles. Yes it will sit differently to the EZP.
Let me start by saying what an age to be transgender! So many developments and resources growing to pave the way for a brighter future :) Is there any thought of it being able to pack down? Also what about two sensation nubs or a “U” shaped stimulator for growth? Much love!
could the bionic basic be worn with a harness like the peecock?
yes it could.
Hello, I was wondering if it would be okay to remove the foreskin? I don’t like the idea of having an uncut dick, my girlfriend doesn’t like that either. Would it be okay to get it removed? Thanks
Reposting my comment from a couple of comments above: Because we want the skin to feel as natural as possible, there needs to be more skin than shaft so that it can slide back and forth. Having a foreskin is an ideal way to achieve this.
but what would happen if I had it cut?
It would ruin the prosthetic. Unlike a human penis which when a section of skin is simply cut off will eventually heal, a prosthetic device won’t be able to do that.
Be aware though that in erect state, it will essentially NOT have a foreskin as it will have rolled back from the glans, like a biological penis.
A note from a random stealth guy (a plea):
I more-or-less gave up packing a while back because I’d rather people think I was *incredibly* poorly endowed than sporting a semi hard-on all day.
Please for the love of all that is good in the world prioritize uhh….floppiness and feel over surface aesthetics or sexual bells and whistles? I’d rather walk around confidently in my every day attire than naked in the locker room any day. (Don’t get me wrong though. That would be AMAZING)
Even the best packers I’ve found have this problem: I’m a sporty guy and the last thing I need is this unseemly heavy thing wagging about like a water balloon or kangaroo baby stuffed down my shorts when I run. I did it once. It was…awkward.
I gutted a couple of the reelmagic soft soft packers to get them at least somewhat usable for yoga. Please…I beg you…
Anything for guys with meta yet?
It’s great to hear all the progress on the prosthetic! Many thanks for pushing this project forward!
I just wanted to re-voice a point mentioned by some guys here. I feel that it would be great if it is possible to attach it to the body in some way, like the magnetic implants or something else. I feel that in this way the prosthetic would feel more like a part of me. I was also wondering if there would be any way to wear it while naked in a changing room, or while showering at the gym. I think that the magnetic implants may enable that (?)
Regarding the stp cup, would it be exactly like the EZP one, or would there be any difference in the way it is attached to the body?
Many thanks!
Yes, we definitely want a body attachment option for the Bionic Deluxe. The cup will be a similar principle to the EZP but be quite a different shape.
Hello I have a couple questions.
1) Will you be able to feel yourself ejaculate at all?
2) Is it possible to impregnate a female with this prosthetic?
3) Can you be able to go swimming with it?
4) Will this be covered by insurance once it is fully out?
5) You can feel everything that touches the prosthetic, right?
Thank you so much again.
1) I don’t know how this would be physically possible without being a biological male.
2) As the ejaculation chamber will be squeeze activated, no.
3) Yes, but keep it away from chlorinated water.
4) Depends on your insurance provider and country.
5) Stroking of the shaft will relay to the vibe when it’s on.
I’m extremely excited about this project. Because of my age, having surgery would be very risky for me. This would be the next best thing for me and one day I could feel whole physically. Keep up this important work and I’m looking forward to being a consumer in the future.
I guess my question isn’t important because you ignore some? U could say no meta guys can’t get it atleast
Sorry CJ, I missed that. It may work for some guys with meta, but as metas are so individual, it’s very difficult to create anything that would work for all guys with meta. The Rod is a good testament to that.
Thanks
Please please body attactment .
I had very bad bottom dysphoria and wanted to end my life.I was so happy and felt relived when I saw Bionic especially baecause of its attactment to body
Alex,Sir, pleas make body attachment Bionic.
Please don’t say that you guys are finding a way to make it possible.
Please make it.
Body attachment is dream For me and many other trans dude specially stealth dudes.
Thank you.
Are you looking to make this as a surgical alternative with the micro surgical nerve hookups similar to phalloplasty? If it is just magnetic attachments it wouldn’t feel like MINE it would feel like a packer :/. I hope you guys are looking into really attaching it, I’m looking forward to it (:
No it’s not possible to nerve attach silicone to the human body and I doubt it ever will be. A Luke Skywalker hand is still in the realm of sci-fi at the moment, but who knows, maybe one day in the future it will become a possibility.
The Bionic Basic won’t attach, but it could probably work with adhesives similarly to a reelmagik? Don’t take me at my word for that, I’m not working on it or anything. But the Deluxe will work- you will be able to get cochlear implants that magnetize. Alex has articles on this. This thing will physical f***ing stick to you! I know how you feel man. But damn what a time to be alive.
Is there a price range for the bionic, especially the deluxe? I’ve been looking forward to it since the beginning, and was wondering around how much I should save up.
It’s safe to say the Bionic Deluxe is likely to be over the $1000 mark, but it’s hard to give an accurate price at this point.
How far along is this product coming? I am very excited. I need to know when the goal date of achievement will be?
As we have fairly limited resources and funds, this will take some time. At this stage, I’d say it’s still at least a year off going into production. To understand how far along it is, read the updates on the right here http://transthetics.com/the-bionic-stage-1/
I have started experimenting attaching a prosthetic to my body with my genital piercings and plan to get more work done to enhance the possibilities. I sort of mutilated my mr. softee in various experiments which is why I started searching for a new one and how I ended up here. I like the direction and ambition of this project though for me all I’d like is something that attaches to me that I can pee through.
I’m interested in your magnet idea. I was actually thinking of getting magnets elsewhere for other purposes. My concern about having them serve this function is that there would be harm to the tissue because of pressure and decreased blood flow. Another issue would be migration. I saw the word “cochlear” mentioned above and I wonder if perhaps another use case for a similar technology makes use of boney structures?
Anyway if you are interested in discussing the attachment aspect I’d be up for it. Piercings are actually very useful. I am now thinking of getting my body mod guy to put a couple of magnets in my groin to see what I could accomplish.
Check out https://www.cochlear.com/us/for-professionals/products/vistafix/products and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24931337 in regards to the attachment system :)
Around how much would these prices range? I would love it
It’s difficult to say at this stage but most likely, the Bionic Deluxe will crack the $1000 mark whereas the Bionic Basic should be under.
When will this be available? Will it be available in 2018? Or so you think it will take some more time.
Definitely not 2018. We’re aiming for final prototype in 2019 but it probably won’t be ready for purchase till 2020 or late 2019 at the earliest.
As MANY people have pointed out there should be an option for people with meta or people that would rather a stroking sensation than just a vibrating nub. The former (with a sleeve) would feel way more natural, because that’s normally how a cis guy is stimulated. And as for that being a possibility a lot of other products on the market have made this work. Many allow you to select a size for the sleeve and given that we are gonna pay 1000+ dollars i’m not sure why we should expect anything less
Yes, this is essentially what the Hot Rod is, which you can get for $195 http://transthetics.com/product/the-hot-rod-super-realistic-play-extension/
How big will this be flaccid & when erect?
We’re aiming for “average” in both flaccid and erect states. Here’s what that means https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/penis-size-average-03032015/
I was so excited for this, but it’ll have foreskin. I hate foreskin, so I would still feel grossed out by my body. Oh well. Hope this helps others. :/
Are there any new updates as of now for this project?
yes, I’ll have another update in the next week or two :)
This seems like such an amazing idea, I certainly will keep an eye on it so when it does get officially made I could buy one since it certainly would help with bottom dysphoria. It’s interesting how far technology has come now.
Although would it be available to buy in different countries?
Gahhh! i cant stop checking for updates on this amazing product!!! A few questions for you lovely people?
1-What is the estimated cost for this product, with all the bells and whistles i imagine it will be very expensive? Is it possible to be covered by insurance as a type of prosthetic as well?
2-are there different sizes? Particularly for the flaccid state. I happen to be a relitively small guy, any packer larger than a Pierre by NYToyCollection is too big for me, eliminating great options such as realmagic and even peacock due to too large size for my body, i worry for that with this amazing product.
3-I cant wait for more updates, but will we soon be getting pictures or video clips of the physical product? i cant wait to see!
Thanks for the questions, i so look forward to this amazing product!
1 – safe to say it will likely be over the $1000 mark, and yes in some countries, insurance will cover this.
2 – it will be just the one size with the idea being that in flaccid state it will be as compact as possible.
3 – as long as you’re subscribed at http://transthetics.com/subscribe you’ll be kept in the loop on updates.
I’m really excited about this project and view this as the most realistic alternative to surgery that I have seen.
I can’t wait to get my hands on a Deluxe.
For this price range, I would expect some user choices to be facilitated which would include but not be limited too:
1. A range of sizes, I’m over 6 foot tall and pack more than a 5-foot gentleman. An average size chart is a helpful guide but this is a very personal choice and the average size is only marginally relevant in this context. I’m taller than the average US male who is 5 foot 9 inches https://www.verywellfit.com/average-height-for-a-man-statistics-2632137
2. Different cup sizes, given there are plans for magnetic implants I would expect it to be to measure, i.e. tailored.
3. Cut and uncut. this is more than personal choice it is also religious and cultural.
4. Good range of skin tones obviously.
5. Variety of stimulation options, vibrating, knobs, sleaves, suction, etc. I won’t look at vibration and would feel cheated with just knobs.
6. robust enough both in structure and attachment to support penetration, including rougher/intense anal penetration.
7. Some user choices in arousal mechanisms if possible.
I fully understand to pick one common set to get something out sooner; if the view is to incorporate variety later on.
I would much rather pay double, or more, and get one that has my personal choices than pay less for the standard that some other guy prefers. Because this other guy, Mr average, won’t be wearing mine.
I do hope this will be the case and that this is one step in line of future bionicles.
1. This is such a fine balancing act between all the different mechanics and maintaining life like look and feel in both flaccid and erect states, that a range of size options is very unlikely.
2. There will be different sizing options for the cup.
3. It’s likely to be uncut in flaccid state with the foreskin pulling back in erect state.
4. Yes, there will be a range of skin tones
5. Yes, there will be a variety of options (vibration and stimulation plug)
6. Yes, it will most definitely be suitable for penetrative sex
7. Various inputs being explored include smart watch heart rate monitor, insertable controller (activated through pelvic floor contractions) and a touch sensitive shaft.
Given the current stage two goal is around 1/3 completed, do you all have any plans for actively seeking donations, or do you rely on word of mouth and external sources? I ask because I can think of a number of corporations who would be likely to donate if approached, especially with Pride coming up.
To be honest, my focus has been much more on the creation than the fund raising, so yes, at present, it’s just relying on word of mouth. Any help in actively pushing for donations would be hugely appreciated and keep in mind that significant donors or people who manage to raise more than $1000 will also be at the front of the line when the product becomes available :)